The Big Book started out as a written guide meant for those who couldn’t attend in-person treatment programs, and it expanded into the model for the entire AA program. The 12-Step Program has since been adopted as the model for a wide range of addiction support programs, including Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous (NA), Gamblers Anonymous (GA), and more.
Today, it is estimated that over 2 million members of AA use the 12-Step model as their approach to recovery from addiction to drugs, alcohol, and behaviors. The Steps have had a global impact and have saved countless lives over the near-century of existence. The 12-Step model has offered solace, serenity, and deep comfort for people suffering from addiction all over the world. It has provided millions of people with a better, more clear approach to life, offering hope and a new foundation for people to restart their lives. The 12-Step Program has become a foundation and a cornerstone of drug and alcohol recovery centers, addiction programs, and residential treatment facilities across the globe.
Through jotting down his experience and ideas, Bill Wilson has offered an effective and miraculous method that has stood the test of time, saving and helping countless individuals on their journeys to recovery. Every recovery looks different, and everyone recovers differently, but the 12-Steps are always offered and encouraged by treatment centers everywhere.
Prevail Recovery Center is no exception. As a 12-Step affiliated treatment center located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, we offer our patients an array of treatment options, but we always encourage the use of the 12-Step approach. We believe in personalizing the recovery experience, tailoring our program to our client’s specific needs. Prevail Recovery Center has seen an immense amount of success in patients who opt for the 12-Step approach to recovery.